A Capital Connection

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8 or 11 days

England, France, extension to Scotland

The histories of France and England are as distinct as they are intertwined. Explore both in these two capitals that are standard bearers of culture and history. Experience London’s royal tradition at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, and take in life today on its bustling streets. In Paris, lose yourself in endless art at the Louvre and pinch yourself as you ascend the Montparnasse Tower.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to France

Day 2: Paris

Meet your Tour Director at the airport

Take a walking tour of Paris

With your Tour Director you will see:

Île de la Cité
Conciergerie
Sainte-Chapelle

Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Day 3: Paris

Take a guided tour of Paris

With your expert local guide you will see:

Place de la Concorde
Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Les Invalides
Eiffel Tower

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Versailles

Enjoy an excursion to the grand palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV held court in the most lavish style imaginable. On a tour, stroll through the elegantly landscaped gardens, the historic Hall of Mirrors, and the ornately decorated State Apartments. Note: Versailles is closed on Mondays.

Enjoy a Seine River cruise

Day 4: Paris

Visit the Louvre

Take a walking tour of a Parisian market

Ascend Montparnasse Tower

Day 5: Paris • London

Take the Eurostar to London

Take a walking tour of London

Day 6: London

Take a guided tour of London

With your expert local guide you will see:

Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if scheduled)

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Windsor

This is your invitation to the Royal Family’s retreat, Windsor Castle! Join a local guide on your half-day excursion to Windsor, built by William the Conqueror in 1070. Priceless objects are found in the State Apartments, from paintings by Rubens to Henry VIII’s sword and suit of armor. You will also see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House and St. George’s Chapel, the final resting place of many monarchs.

Day 7: London

Visit the Tower of London

Enjoy a theater performance

Day 8: Depart for home

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Day 8: London • Edinburgh

Travel by train to Edinburgh

Take a walking tour of Edinburgh

Day 9: Edinburgh

Take a guided tour of Edinburgh

Visit Edinburgh Castle

Explore Edinburgh on your own

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Specters of Scotland

A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?

Day 10: Edinburgh

Take an excursion to Stirling Castle and the Trossachs

Visit Stirling Castle

See the William Wallace Monument

Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)

See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine

Day 11: Depart for home